Kashmir Great Lakes- The Prettiest Trek of India

Introduction

An introductory treatise is not required for the Kashmir Great Lakes Trek. It is the actual proem. It is simple to create a preamble merely by hearing the name. A Himalayan trip will introduce you to the beauty and adventure of Kashmir. Trekking to the Kashmir Great Lakes Trek provides a lifetime of unique experiences, despite the exhaustion. The peacefulness and unspoiled beauty of the Kashmir lakes are difficult to resist. The lakes aren’t the only thing that strikes out, but the desolate mountains blanketed in milky white snow do.

The trip to Kashmir’s Great Lakes Physical fitness is necessary. You must take care of your body, stay healthy, and maintain a nice appearance. Train as a trekker by going to the gym regularly, jogging uphill, bicycling, cross-training, and stretching every day. Mental fitness is also essential.

The walk begins around 3 kilometers from Sonamarg on the Srinagar Road. There aren’t many Shabbas along the road. Trekkers should dine at the Naranag halt since it is the final sign of a residential place.

Best Season to Visit

The months of July and August are ideal for seeing Kashmir Great Lakes. The temperature is at its highest and the sky is at its clearest during these two months, allowing trekkers to get the most out of their trip. From September to April, the area is blanketed in heavy blankets of snow, making it difficult to even traverse the region, implying that camping is impossible. 

The average temperature during this period is between 17 and 20 degrees Celsius during the day and 3-5 degrees Celsius at night. Even though June and September are tolerable months for the climb, hikers must be prepared for temperatures below zero at night and the possibility of snow.

The trek’s safety criteria.

It is entirely dependent on an individual’s fitness and stamina. With the necessary fitness, stamina, and endurance, even a novice may complete this walk. There are some ups and downs that make this walk challenging at times, but the skilled guides Trekkers of India provides will help you overcome the challenges.

Children above the age of 15 are recommended for the journey since smaller children may struggle to conquer the obstacles and combat the altitude.

Options for Getting to Srinagar: 

1. If you want to take a bus, you may reach the Srinagar bus terminal from any large city. It will take around 30 minutes to go from the bus stop to Nishant Garden.

2. If you intend to travel to Srinagar, which is well connected to all major airports in India, you may reach Nishant Garden by cab in 45 to 60 minutes.

3. There are two railway stations if you arrive by train.

The Jammu train station is around 260 kilometers distant and takes approximately 8 hours to get by bus.

Udhampur is 200 kilometers away, and the bus ride to Srinagar takes 6 hours.

Short Itinerary of Kashmir Great Lakes Trek

Day 1: Pickup from Srinagar Airport – Drive to Shitkadi via Sonamarg – 80 Km (3/4 Hours (7780 feet) overnight stay base camp in tents

Day 2: Trek from Sonamarg camp to Nichnai camp (9 km) (6/7 hours) (11888 feet) overnight in tents.

Day 3: Trek from Nichnai Camp to Vishnusar Lake (13 km/6/7 hours) (12055 feet) Tent camping overnight

Day 4: Trek from Vishnusar Lake to Gadsar Lake (16 kilometers) (7/8 hours) (13850 feet) Tent camping overnight

Day 5: Trek from Gadsar Lake to Satsar Lake (11 km, 4/5 hours, 12100 feet) and spend the night in tents.

Day 6: Trek from Satsar Lake to Gangabal Camp (09 km/5/6 hours) (11655 feet) Tent camping overnight

Day 7- Trek from Gangabal to Naranag Roadhead on the same day Drive to Srinagar (13 miles) (5/6) You should arrive in Srinagar between 6:00 and 7:00 p.m.

What should we and you do to ensure our safety on the journey?

When going on a journey, you must be physically fit and prepared.

The walk is not tough; if you keep your feet and head calm and strong, the trek will be extremely easy.

Remember that you are traveling on the correct path and not always with your guide.

Most individuals glance someplace when walking, which might trigger twitching in your legs and disrupt your entire journey.

Himalayan Hikers always carry a medical kit with them, including oxygen cylinders and drugs to be administered in an emergency on the journey. If any trekkers have any further issues, they are carried back to the base camp on a stretcher.

Our tent on the Kashmir Great Lakes Trek is located between 6000 and 13000 feet, therefore there will be no oxygen shortage.

In the event of a medical emergency, seek the assistance of your guide or a knowledgeable trekker.

If there are any significant health issues during the Kashmir Great Lakes Trek, the nearest hospital is in Srinagar, which is roughly 81 kilometers away from the KGL Trek.

We continue to acclimate while on the hike.